Graduate Town Planner

Job description

About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 following a management buyout from Royal Life Estates.  Since then the firm has grown substantially and today we are a leading provider of agency, professional and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment.

From an increasing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands and the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as overseas, we combine a high level of specialist technical expertise with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a real commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results and total satisfaction.

Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm's future development and success.

Overview of Role

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Architecture and Planning division as a Town Planner Graduate. This role will involve working with a supportive team of Planners on a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will be invited to join our internal graduate training programme designed to enhance both professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

•    Assist with/write planning statements
•    Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
•    Supporting the team on larger projects
•    Preparing planning applications and appeals
•    Assist clients throughout the planning process
•    Appraising new development opportunities
•    Undertaking research and analysis
•    Where required provide support in writing Design and Access Statements
•    Manage a range of planning applications and monitor outcomes
•    Undertake community engagement, attend committee meetings and public examinations
•    Attend site visits and client meetings (the role will be predominately office based)
•    Assist in the preparation of fee proposals for projects.

Requirements

•    A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited)
•    A demonstrated interest in Planning, previous experience is desirable but not essential 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Capable of working within a team

Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome. We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.
 
Our Benefits

•    A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
•    Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
•    Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
•    Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
•    Holiday Buy Back Scheme
•    Long Service Awards
•    Westfield Health Cashplan
•    1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements. We also operate a hybrid working policy.